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Paying attention to detail is something all producers can do to improve their forage quality.

What causes grass tetany and how do cattle producer prevent the problem?

University of Florida Extension holds a forage workshop focusing on rotational grazing, utilizing clover and cover crops.

Nontoxic varieties of fescue produce more beef on fewer acres and are available for use.

Last summer’s rain combined with this winter’s frigid temperatures have left cattle suffering and Georgia cattlemen seeking answers.

Poor hay quality due to last year’s increased rainfall, has Georgia cattle farmers searching for alternative ways to supplement the hay they feed their herd.

How much of the nutrients cattle consume are recycled back to the pasture?

Soil testing is a necessity to reap the benefits of growing alfalfa for hay.

Feed costs for over-wintering a beef cow are a major expense in beef cow /calf operations. Some decisions have already been made that will affect the outcome of both your costs and success at this point.

Drier weather in the last month has led to slow growth of forages in parts of the Midwest, meaning livestock producers need to double check their forage supplies for the rest of the season now.